Welcome to Hooked on Cycling and our cycling holidays in Greece. This particular cycling holiday is a biking vacation exploring the Island of Corfu. This cycle tour is a 7 night self guided bike tour on the Island of Corfu. Edward Lear wrote in 1863 to describe the island of Corfu “The more I see from this place, the more I feel that no other spot on earth can be fuller of beauty”. With the passage of time the island may have changed, but we can still feel the spirit of a distant glorious past. Its rich multi-cultural heritage, its historic monuments, its stunning natural landscape, its crystal clear seas, and its excellent weather all year round explain why Corfu is one of the most cosmopolitan Mediterranean destinations weaving a powerful spell on its visitors.
From the foothills of the Pantokrator Mountain you will explore Southern Corfu by bike! Enjoy Corfu’s nature with its olive groves, emerald green/blue sea, white houses in rural villages and numerous cypress trees. The bike tours are not very long and thus enable you to relax on the beach, drink a cold beer on a terrace or enjoy fresh fish in a Greek tavern.

Available daily 1st May to 31st October
Level 2 self guided bike tour

Day 1 Arrival on the Island of Corfu and transfer to Kato Korakiana
Arrive at the airport of Corfu. Transfer to your hotel where you receive your bicycles. The bike shop is excellent, with very high standards regarding maintenance, service and material!

Day 2 Round trip Kato Korakiana 28 miles 45 km
Today you explore the hinterland of Corfu and encounter the prettiest villages of the island which are situated south west of the Pantokrator. Highlights include the Pantokrator slopes and the famous Byzantine monastery in Paleokastritsa.

Day 3 Kato Korakiana-Vitalades 28 miles 45 km.
Embark on board of a small boat (private boat mostly) with your bicycles and admire the wonderful coast whilst sailing to Corfu town! Corfu town is definitely one of the most beautiful towns of Greece. In the beautifully preserved Old Town of Corfu, a UNESCO world heritage site, Renaissance, Baroque and Classical “repertoire” came to be successfully applied to local artistic traditions.
From here you cycle to the southern part of Corfu which is a challenging but rewarding bike ride. You cycle alongside the coast to the monastery of Vlacherna. In the background you can see Mouse Island. Then you cross the lagoon and head towards the palace of Achilleio. Through olive groves you climb uphill towards the village of the 10 Saints. From here you can admire some great views. Next is a downhill stretch and the last part leads you back, via a coastal route, to your hotel.

Day 4 Round trip Vitalades 20 miles 32 km
You can either decide to spend a day at the beach and relax, or make a bike tour exploring the hinterland of Vitalades. A nice climb uphill takes you along some pretty village in the countryside. You continue your climb through olive groves and finally reach Spartera. Be surprised when you suddenly see Kavos, with its bars, gamble houses and fast food restaurants. The town of Lefkimi, on the other hand, consists of Medieval Houses. Reach your final destination: Vitalades.

Day 5 From Vitalades to Paramonas 22 miles 35 km
You cycle through the wonderful Korisson Lagoon, well known for its great variety of flora and fauna, including many kinds of migratory birds. The area is located in the southwest coasts of Corfu Island. The region has a unique cedar forest, as well as rocky dunes that create a landscape with unprecedented looks.

Day 6 Round trip Paramonas 9.5 miles 15 km
You can either choose to relax a day at the pool or at the beach or you can make a ride around Paramonas. You start cycling on a scenic country road to the wonderful village of Pentati. From there it is another 3 km uphill via winding roads. On the top the panorama is marvelous as you can see the coast all the way till Glyfada. A pleasant downhill ride takes you along the village of Ano Pavliana, vineyards and olive groves.

Day 7 From Paramonas to Kato Korakiana 24 miles 39 km
Via Agios Matheos you ride back north. You will see marvelous nature and great views, just after Agii Theodori. Around Kalafianotes you encounter a unique pine tree forest. Through lovely villages like Varipatades and Kalafationes you cycle to Gouvia and back to Kato Korakiana.

Day 8: Transfer to the airport.

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How to get there
By plane to Corfu where a transfer is included.

Accommodation:
Marina Apartments in Kato Korakiana , Alexandros Taverna in Vitalades , Hotel Paramonas in Paramonas

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